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Game of Roses

In-depth coverage of the fastest growing professional sport in the world - The Bachelor. The foremost experts in gameplay analysis @BachelorClues and @PaceCase examine every episode as it airs as well as the history of the game and the plays that happen off the field in the parasocial arena of social media. Described as "the MoneyBall of The Bachelor", Game of Roses will give even a casual viewer a whole new way to watch America"s true pastime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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50:18

Breaking Down the Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette...

Game of Roses ·

2026/02/10

BachelorClues breaks down the full rollout of Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming season of The Bachelorette, including her polarizing first trailer, official poster, and what it all signals about the franchise’s future. We analyze the historic Bachelorette: Before the First Rose special featuring an unprecedented Council of Crowns—including the return of Rachel Lindsay—and what her participation really means. Plus: Traitors All-Stars rumors, Nick Viall and Natalie Joy’s twin announcement, TFP’s NBA

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48:22

Candiace Torches Rob as Traitors Turn on Each Other |...

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2026/02/06

The Traitors Season 4 Episode 8 delivers a full-blown Traitor Civil War as Candiace’s emotionally driven gameplay collides with Rob’s cold, gamer strategy. BachelorClues breaks down the catastrophic throwaway vote, the dangers of traitors targeting traitors, and why this round table may have permanently reshaped the endgame. From Colton’s controversial exit to a recruitment cliffhanger that could reset the board, this episode exposes the structural flaws in Traitors strategy, shield mechanics, and

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52:01

Love Is Blind Season 10 Scandal, Colton Fallout &...

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2026/02/03

BachelorClues breaks down a chaotic week in This Week in Bachelor Nation, led by a major casting scandal already engulfing Love Is Blind Season 10 before it even airs. The episode examines new allegations tied to a cast member, Netflix’s recurring casting failures, and what accountability looks like in modern reality TV. Plus, Colton Underwood quietly cancels a Watch What Happens Live appearance amid Traitors backlash, Nick Viall is conspicuously missing from promotion for Netflix’s Age of

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21:52

Ron Funches Explains His Dorinda Blowup | Digging Deeper

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2026/02/02

BachelorClues breaks down a week of explosive off-show commentary shaking Bachelor Nation and beyond. Ron Funches reveals what wasn’t shown in his confrontation with Dorinda Medley on The Traitors, including allegations production allegedly refused to air — and why he believes race played a role. The episode also unpacks backlash reignited against Colton Underwood after Giggly Squad revisits his past, Mel Owens calls out Game of Roses by name, and Bachelor Happy Hour sparks fresh debate about lists,

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1:01:10

The Banquet That Broke The Traitors | Season 4...

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2026/01/30

BachelorClues is joined by game narrative strategist Carter Wright to break down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 7. From the high-risk “murder in plain sight” twist to mounting tension among the faithfuls and traitors alike, we analyze why incentive structures keep failing elite players, how production decisions shape outcomes, and whether The Traitors is becoming solvable in real time.Follow Carter WrightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carterandwrightInstagram:

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53:57

Traitors Season 4 Fallout, Taylor Frankie Paul & Love...

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2026/01/27

This Week in Bachelor Nation dives into a rapidly unraveling reality TV ecosystem as Traitors Season 4 enters a full State of the Game crisis. We break down Ron Funches’ post-elimination allegations, Colton Underwood’s continued casting backlash, and what the edit, reunion, and producer silence signal for the future of third-wave reality competition. Plus, Hulu drops a teaser for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 ahead of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette era, Justin Glaze books his first

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38:03

Rob Breaks the Cardinal Rule | The Traitors Season 4...

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2026/01/23

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 6, a pivotal roundtable where Rob makes a catastrophic error and commits the ultimate sin. From Colton’s chaotic pressure campaign to Ron’s brilliant faithful defense, this episode exposes the danger of emotional gameplay, traitor-on-traitor violence, and broken turret trust. We analyze why Rob’s vote may have permanently destroyed his endgame, how Lisa Rinna mishandled a faithful confrontation, and why the cursed amulet murder-in-plain-sight

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47:51

Demi Burnett Calls Out Colton Underwood | This Week...

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2026/01/20

BachelorClues delivers a full This Week in Bachelor Nation breakdown as Demi Burnett ignites backlash against Colton Underwood, Taylor Frankie Paul flexes apparent producer dominance ahead of her Bachelorette season, and Gabby Windey continues her meteoric post-franchise rise. The episode covers major franchise shakeups, including changes at Bachelor Happy Hour, renovation chaos at the Bachelor Mansion, Katie Thurston’s health update, parasocial plays with massive reach, and a scream from the pit

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19:40

Rachel Lindsay Exposes Producer Manipulation on...

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2026/01/19

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 4 as strategy, confidence, and bad math collide in one of the messiest games yet. With Faithfuls taking big swings based on vibes instead of evidence, alliances forming and fracturing mid-episode, and a Roundtable defined by overconfidence and emotional gameplay, this hour becomes a case study in how quickly control can slip away. Plus: questionable mission reads, dangerous theories, and a growing sense that the Traitors may be letting the

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32:29

Are They Even Trying? The Traitors Season 4 Episode 5...

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2026/01/17

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 5 from terrible reads to overconfident accusations, it seems like there are only a few players who actually know how to play this game. As always Dark Lord Alan Cumming delivers a perfect performance as the overseer of this group of misguided Faithfuls as they don't even seem to care if they eliminate a traitor or not in the fifth episode of this historic season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:17

When Confidence Becomes a Liability | The Traitors...

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2026/01/16

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 4 as strategy, confidence, and bad math collide in one of the messiest games yet. With Faithfuls taking big swings based on vibes instead of evidence, alliances forming and fracturing mid-episode, and a Roundtable defined by overconfidence and emotional gameplay, this hour becomes a case study in how quickly control can slip away. Plus: questionable mission reads, dangerous theories, and a growing sense that the Traitors may be letting the

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45:37

Traitors’ Biggest Twist Backfires as Producers Panic...

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2026/01/13

This Week in Bachelor Nation opens with a deep State of the Game breakdown as Traitors producers publicly admit the Secret Traitor twist was a colossal mistake—and confirm it will never return. We analyze how the failed mechanic broke the game’s narrative logic, undermined traitor power, and exposed deeper production issues with casting and control. From there, we hit the biggest BN headlines of the past two weeks: Nick Viall faces intense backlash after a controversial interview moment, the

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34:57

Secret Traitor Revealed - Traitors Season 4 Episode 3...

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2026/01/11

BachelorClues breaks down the 3rd episode of The Traitors Season 4 with a full recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how it sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 3, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the early part of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive

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39:54

The First Roundtable Of The Season - Traitors Episode...

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2026/01/10

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4 sophomore episode with a full recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how the premiere sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 2, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the early part of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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47:46

The Traitors Is Playing a Dangerous New Game |...

Game of Roses ·

2026/01/09

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4 premiere with a full Episode 1 recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how the premiere sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 1, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the start of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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1:01:44

The Traitors Season 4 Cast Breakdown: Who’s Built to...

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2026/01/06

BachelorClues breaks down the full cast of The Traitors Season 4, analyzing all 23 players by reality discipline, Instagram power, and strategic archetype. From the Bravo Housewives’ collectivist dominance to the chaos agents of Love Island, the low-follower but high-IQ Gamers, and an unprecedented wave of non–reality celebrities. Who has Dark Lord potential? Who’s dead on arrival? And which archetype actually wins The Traitors? Cloaks on. Numbers up. Let’s play.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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1:07:23

Golden Bachelor Season 2 Was a Turning Point | Top 5...

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2026/01/02

In this encore replay, Game of Roses revisits the Top 5 Takeaways from Golden Bachelor Season 2, a season that marked a major inflection point for the Golden franchise. BachelorClues and PaceCase break down what the season revealed about casting failures, declining ratings, producer intervention, elevated player skill, and why certain gameplay moments may permanently change how Golden seasons are made—if they continue at all. From historic self-eliminations to franchise-level consequences, this

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54:38

How I Coach Bachelor Players: Strategy, Secrets, and...

Game of Roses ·

2025/12/30

In the third and final Q&A episode of the year, BachelorClues answers questions exclusively about coaching reality TV players. From how and why he started coaching, how many players he’s worked with, and what he knows before seasons air, to team strategy, partner selection, villain play, experimental moves, iconic moments, and just how “scripted” reality TV really is—this solo deep dive breaks down the mechanics of the game from outside the document. A rare, strategy-forward look at how reality

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1:17:31

What Love Island USA Season 7 Changed Forever -...

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2025/12/26

In this encore replay, we revisits our definitive breakdown of Love Island USA Season 7, the most-watched and most-engaged season in the show’s history. BachelorClues and PaceCase count down the top ten takeaways that defined the season—from unprecedented audience voting power and explosive parasocial dynamics to producer errors, Casa Amor chaos, and the rise of next-level reality TV stars. This episode examines what Season 7 revealed about the future of dating shows, influencer culture, and why

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1:11:24

Our Origin Story, The Grove Ban, and Other Personal...

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2025/12/23

BachelorClues and PaceCase answer personal questions from the Pit, going deep on how Game of Roses began, their individual origin stories, life outside the podcast, parenthood, weed, creative ambition, and the infamous Grove ban. From writer’s rooms and early Hollywood chaos to blunt rotations, Pit cruises, and what it actually feels like to build GOR from scratch, this episode pulls back the curtain on the people behind the parasocial experiment.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content

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